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Minority Whip Dick Durbin took shots at the GOP as debate continued on a bill authorizing construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, in which Democrats plan to offer an amendment putting Republicans on record regarding climate change.

Energy and Environment

Top Senate Dem: GOP ‘only major political party’ denying climate science

Zack Colman · January 13, 2015 4:01 pm

2015 Ford F-150s move along the production line at the Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Mich. (AP/Paul Sancya)

U.S. job openings near 5 million

Joseph Lawler · January 13, 2015 3:45 pm

The company cited regulators' attempt to label it a "systemically important financial institution." (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade, file)

MetLife to challenge ‘systemic’ label in court

Joseph Lawler · January 13, 2015 2:11 pm

California Attorney General Kamala Harris is set to announce Tuesday her run for Barbara Boxer's soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat. (AP Photo)

The California Senate race has its first candidate: Kamala Harris

Kelly Cohen · January 13, 2015 1:43 pm

National Security

Obama to push businesses to share cyber threat data

Brian Hughes · January 13, 2015 1:37 pm

National Security

Embarrassing hack of Centcom highlights vulnerabilities

Charles Hoskinson · January 13, 2015 10:00 am

Speaking at a House Rules Committee hearing on the legislation Monday afternoon, Rep. Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, said the delay would "directly benefit some of the wealthiest banks and corporations in America." (AP Photo)

Liberals worried about GOP chipping away at Dodd-Frank

Joseph Lawler · January 13, 2015 10:00 am

"I am excited to have the opportunity to put these conservative policy reforms into action, move forward on a positive agenda, and begin restoring trust and transparency in government," Lee said in a statement. (Getty/Justin Sullivan)

Tea Partier Mike Lee joins McConnell team

David M. Drucker · January 13, 2015 10:00 am

"Recent world events call for increased vigilance in homeland security," Sec. of Homeland Security, Johnson said. (Getty File Photo/Mark Wilson)

Democrats seize spending momentum after terror attacks

Susan Ferrechio · January 13, 2015 10:00 am

Obama hopes climate of fear will boost his cyber push

Brian Hughes · January 13, 2015 10:00 am

Only a few amendments have been filed so far on the Keystone bill, which President Obama has vowed to veto. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)

Energy and Environment

Keystone XL amendments begin to take shape

Zack Colman · January 13, 2015 1:49 am

National Security

Obama regroups after Paris no-show criticism

Susan Crabtree · January 13, 2015 1:15 am